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Several HHS alums returned to the school to remember Coach Jewett and share stories. Left to right: Brian Fennelly, Sean McKay, Tom Shetzline, Avery Warshaw, and Chris McDowell. Both Fennelly and McDowell carry on Jewett's legacy by coaching as well.
Honoring Coach Jewett’s Legacy
A study of the ideal number of children in various European countries shows that people in first-world countries still want enough children to bring their countries above the replacement rate.
The Threat the Global Fertility Crisis Poses
Healthcare workers suit up to help treat the affected patients.
Ebola: The Disease That Refuses to Die
A group of internally displaced people from the Sudanese Civil War in Al Gedaref State.
Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis: Record-Breaking Numbers
Thousands of flags are spotted in Boston Common every year to commemorate veterans.
Memorial Day: More Than Just a Day Off
Emily Kiernan, Class President of 2026, leads her class in the ceremonial tassel toss.
Hingham High School Celebrates the Class of 2026
Senior Betsy Clow and Junior Oliver Ruccio walks down the red carpet during pre-prom festivities
Seniors’ Prom Night Brings Sunshine and Smiles
Each year on “Move Up Day,” the eighth graders from HMS take a trip to HHS to get insight into what life will be like for them as incoming freshmen.
Move Up Day: HHS Welcomes The Class of 2030
The Norwell Pathway, usually quiet and unpopulated, spans through miles of forest on the paved paths and winding wooden bridges.
Walking Paths to Explore In and Around Hingham
Seniors take photos in the far parking lot before their last day of school.
Seniors’ Last Week
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contorts his body to draw contact in the act of shooting.
Do the Oklahoma City Thunder Play Unethical Basketball?
The 4th Varsity boat enjoys a pride-filled victory.
Hingham Boys’ Crew 2026 Spring Season an Overall Success
Old College football players Reggie Bush (Left), Tim Tebow (Middle), and Johnny Manziel (Right) pose around money signs.
The Wild West Of Saturdays: How NIL Created College Football’s Unregulated Free Agency
Senior Chase Beighley #9 and Junior Tom McCarthy #10 celebrate a goal in a victory versus Scituate. The Harbormen are the #7 seed in the Boys Lacrosse Division II MIAA Tournament.
MIAA Spring Tournaments: Hingham Spring Sports Prepare for Deep Playoff Runs
Tufts’ Jack Regnery in the team huddle prior to the Jumbos playing the Wesleyan Cardinals in the division three men’s lacrosse final four playoffs.
Tufts Lacrosse: The Road to the Playoff for Both Men’s and Women’s
The Mandalorian and Grogu hiding behind a dune of sand.
The Mandalorian and Grogu: A Serviceable Return to Star Wars
Main character “Bear” (Michael Johnston) contemplates his one wish, with co-worker “Nikki” (Inde Navarrette) silhouetted in the car window. Produced by Focus Features.
Fans and Critics Have “Obsession” For Recent Underdog Movie
Laney Wilson gives her acceptance speech for “Choosin Texas.”
A Langley Filled Night: Ella Langley Takes Home 7 Trophies At The Country Music Awards 2026
The crowd buzzes with excitement at the opening night of Love/Sick, waiting for the curtain to part.
The Opening Night of Love/Sick: A Dazzling Experience 
The Hingham K-12 Art Show was held on Thursday April 30, in the HHS Cafeteria.
Hingham K-12 Art Show: A Night to Remember
Once the cherry trees bloom outside of Hingham High, a hopeful mood of a coming spring takes root.
Spring Is Here, But What Did Winter Do?
(A variety of classic books that are now less frequently read lie on a table.
The Impact of the Modern World on Books: Why Nobody Seems to Read for Fun Anymore
Noah Kahan posing for a photo.
Noah Kahan Announces His New Album The Great Divide
Tom Brady and Jennifer Lawrence look into the Dunkin’ store during the ‘Good Will Dunkin’ advertisement in Super Bowl LX.
Super Bowl LX Commercials: A Letdown?
Morgan Childs drew a heart to represent Valentine's Day.
Saint Valentine and His Special Day
“The Pitt” cast (Noah Wyle, Ned Brower, Ambar Martinez, and Supriya Ganesh) display intense emotions while tending to a patient.
“The Pitt” Concludes Its Second Season and Solidifies Itself as a New Kind of Medical Drama
The Cila tribe discusses strategy at their camp after a challenge.
25 Years of Outwitting, Outplaying, and Outlasting: Survivor’s 50th Season
Once colleges get a person’s address, students will often open a mailbox to find many advertising pieces of mail from them.
Tips for Surviving the College Search
Skippermen seniors Johnny Appleton, Lila Johnson, Ella Cignetti, and Emma Izmirlic preparing for their final race together.
Caps Off to the Seniors: Skippermen Wish their Seniors Smooth Sailing
Foster Elementary School’s rooftop solar panels convert sunlight into usable energy for its building.
Foster Elementary School Goes Green with New Solar Panels
Shining a light on Hingham news

The Harborlight
Shining a light on Hingham news

The Harborlight
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contorts his body to draw contact in the act of shooting.
Do the Oklahoma City Thunder Play Unethical Basketball?
Henry Ader, Contributing Writer • May 31, 2026
The 4th Varsity boat enjoys a pride-filled victory.
Hingham Boys’ Crew 2026 Spring Season an Overall Success
Fox Clarke, Contributing Writer • May 31, 2026
News
Several HHS alums returned to the school to remember Coach Jewett and share stories. Left to right: Brian Fennelly, Sean McKay, Tom Shetzline, Avery Warshaw, and Chris McDowell. Both Fennelly and McDowell carry on Jewett's legacy by coaching as well.
Honoring Coach Jewett’s Legacy
Gardner Duncan, Contributing Writer • May 31, 2026
A study of the ideal number of children in various European countries shows that people in first-world countries still want enough children to bring their countries above the replacement rate.
The Threat the Global Fertility Crisis Poses
Liam O'Toole, Contributing Writer • May 31, 2026
Healthcare workers suit up to help treat the affected patients.
Ebola: The Disease That Refuses to Die
William Cosman, Contributing Writer • May 30, 2026
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Student Life
Emily Kiernan, Class President of 2026, leads her class in the ceremonial tassel toss.
Hingham High School Celebrates the Class of 2026
McKenzie Patterson, Junior Editor • June 1, 2026

As another fantastic school year comes to an end, the annual graduation ceremony...

Senior Betsy Clow and Junior Oliver Ruccio walks down the red carpet during pre-prom festivities
Seniors’ Prom Night Brings Sunshine and Smiles
Will Manning and Celia McCarthy • May 31, 2026

As the Hingham High Class of 26' ends their High school career, they got to...

Arts & Entertainment
The Mandalorian and Grogu hiding behind a dune of sand.
The Mandalorian and Grogu: A Serviceable Return to Star Wars
William Vanderweil, Contributing Writer • June 1, 2026
Main character “Bear” (Michael Johnston) contemplates his one wish, with co-worker “Nikki” (Inde Navarrette) silhouetted in the car window. Produced by Focus Features.
Fans and Critics Have “Obsession” For Recent Underdog Movie
Gus Doggett, Contributing Writer • May 30, 2026
A Langley Filled Night: Ella Langley Takes Home 7 Trophies At The Country Music Awards 2026
Samantha Jesson, Contributing Writer • May 25, 2026
The Opening Night of Love/Sick: A Dazzling Experience 
Katie Post, Contributing Writer • May 10, 2026
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contorts his body to draw contact in the act of shooting.
Sports
Do the Oklahoma City Thunder Play Unethical Basketball?
Henry Ader, Contributing Writer • May 31, 2026

The term “ethical basketball” has been thrown around in recent months surrounding the defending NBA...

The 4th Varsity boat enjoys a pride-filled victory.
Sports
Hingham Boys’ Crew 2026 Spring Season an Overall Success
Fox Clarke, Contributing Writer • May 31, 2026

Last week, the Hingham High School boys’ crew team closed out a hardworking and enjoyable spring season....

Old College football players Reggie Bush (Left), Tim Tebow (Middle), and Johnny Manziel (Right) pose around money signs.
Sports
The Wild West Of Saturdays: How NIL Created College Football’s Unregulated Free Agency
Riley Bello, Contributing Writer • May 31, 2026

In college sports, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) is one of the biggest ways college athletes can make...

Senior Chase Beighley #9 and Junior Tom McCarthy #10 celebrate a goal in a victory versus Scituate. The Harbormen are the #7 seed in the Boys Lacrosse Division II MIAA Tournament.
Sports
MIAA Spring Tournaments: Hingham Spring Sports Prepare for Deep Playoff Runs
Henry Healey, Contributing Writer • May 30, 2026

As the month of May winds down and summer break is just on the horizon, it is finally time for the Spring...

Readers' Opinions and Editorials
Once the cherry trees bloom outside of Hingham High, a hopeful mood of a coming spring takes root.
Spring Is Here, But What Did Winter Do?
Claire Sullivan, Contributing Writer • May 11, 2026
The Impact of the Modern World on Books: Why Nobody Seems to Read for Fun Anymore
William Vanderweil, Contributing Writer • April 25, 2026
Noah Kahan Announces His New Album The Great Divide
Sammy Price, junior editor • March 1, 2026
Super Bowl LX Commercials: A Letdown?
Henry Healey, Contributing Writer • February 21, 2026
Saint Valentine and His Special Day
Morgan Childs, Contributing Writer • February 14, 2026
Has this Energy Company just Solved the AI Energy Crisis?
Will Carr, Business Manager/Public Relations • January 12, 2026
Why the HHS Schedule Needs to Change
Ethan Warhaftig, Editor-in-Chief • January 10, 2026
How to Maintain New Year’s Resolutions
Abigail Zimmerman, Contributing Writer • January 4, 2026
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